by Lynne Whitbeck | Oct 29, 2019 | Down to Earth, Health and Nutrition, Rural Communities
Dr. Robert Fetsch has for decades been helping farmers and ranchers deal with disabilities — from injuries brought on by hard work, to mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and anger.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Oct 15, 2019 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Farming, Grazing, Ranching, Rangeland Science, Soil
Nicole Masters is an agro-ecologist and educator in regenerative agriculture. She’s founder of Integrity Soils, and author of the new book, For the Love of Soil.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Sep 24, 2019 | Down to Earth, Economics
The food business is beginning to realize that they’re unsustainable — but don’t really know how to transition. Bio-Logical Capital provides demonstrations and research that point to possible paths forward.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Sep 10, 2019 | Down to Earth, Grazing, Ranching, Rangeland Science
Graeme Hand teaches Holistic Management, and how to restore grasslands with cattle–and his techniques might surprise you!
by Lynne Whitbeck | Aug 27, 2019 | Down to Earth, Economics, Policy, Radical Center
Joel Benson applied his training in holistic management to his business, and then to the government of his small town where he was mayor for eight years. The results are inspiring — and remind us of the power of systems thinking.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Aug 13, 2019 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Grazing, Ranching, Working with Nature
While cows can be destructive, they can also be effective management tools for improving land health. We talk to Rodrigo Sierra Corona about his work to improve grasslands and preserve species at the Santa Lucia Conservancy.